I'm interested in math, radio, markets, and geopolitics. Currently learning about FPGA. In my free time I like to sail, read, play music, and travel.
Currently Reading: The Prize by Daniel Yergin.
Recent Projects
Amateur Radio & RF Engineering KD2NVR
Licensed as an Extra Class operator. Pursued a range of projects in radio, including working with software-defined radios (SDRs) such as the RTL-SDR, experimenting with long-distance HF transmissions via ionospheric propagation (skywave), and designing custom antennas to receive real-time NOAA weather satellite imagery. Designed, built and successfully launched a high-altitude weather balloon to 67,500 feet, equipped with a custom-built GPS tracking system utilizing Arduino and APRS packet transmission in C/C++.
Independent Software Engineering
Designed and built custom software solutions in Python for small businesses and organizations. Developed applications to streamline workflows, automate processes, and improve operational efficiency through tailored software solutions.
Experience
Apple
Building high-performance APIs and gRPC services using Python, Go, and Java. Subject matter expert on OpenID Connect (OIDC) implementations. Leading development tracks for supply chain optimization efforts.
Apple
Three month security engagement with the apple.com online store services. Expertise in Linux, networking, and reverse engineering with tools like Ghidra and Eclipse MAT. Developed boutique security tooling in Java and Python. Hosted security trainings for engineering teams.
Apple
Developed big-data apps for demand prediction and supply planning using Python, Go, AWS, Spark, and Gurobi. Expertise in high speed API/gRPC development. Led Kubernetes microservices and DB modernization projects.
Merck & Co.
Developed DLP tools for trade secret protection. Built critical analysis tooling for Insider Risk investigations, working closely with Federal partners.
Education
University of Texas at Austin
Focus in statistics and computer science
Research Positions
Forensic finance research on market manipulation and PPP loan fraud. Built web-scraping tools for financial datasets using Python.
Simulated heat flow via Monte Carlo methods. Studied BSDEs and financial math modeling under PhD advisors.
Worked on semiconductor CVD growth methods.